2018 LEXUS LS500H glove box

1073-1. Key information
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Before driving a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
( → P.413)
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When required to leave the vehicle’s
key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off
( → P.118) and lock the glove box ( → P.344)
as circumstances demand.
Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
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If you lose your mechanical keys
→ P.444
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If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated
from the internal mechanism.

118 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) trical noise source which affects the sen-
sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid,
such as a pay parking spot, gas station,
electrically heated road, or fluorescent
light
• When the vehicle is near a TV tower,
electric power plant, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
• When a large amount of water is applied
to the rear bumper, such as when the
vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain
• When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to
the rear bumper
• When the vehicle has been parked for a
while near objects that may move under
the rear bumper, such as grass
• When an accessory is installed to the rear
bumper
Make sure to disable the Hands Free
Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor) if an acces-
sory is installed to the rear bumper. ●
The Hands Free Power Trunk Lid will not
operate in the following situations:
• When an electronic key is not carried
• When an electronic key is not within the
effective range (detection area)■
Open door warning buzzer
→ P.111■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
The trunk opener switch can be tem-
porarily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the main switch in the glove box
off to disable the trunk opener. On
Off The trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control, entry function
or Hands Free Power Trunk Lid.
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When leaving a key to the vehicle with a
parking attendant
→ P.107
Luggage security system A
B

1213-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving airport or other faci lity that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise●
When carrying a portable radio, cellular
phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device●
When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil
inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When other wireless ke ys (that emit radio
waves) are being used nearby●
When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a
wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital
assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems ●
If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window●
When the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices●
When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-
ing spot where radio waves are emitted.■
Note for the entry function●
Even when the electronic key is within the
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win-
dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or
in a high place, or too close to the center
of the rear bumper when the trunk is
opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument
panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the
door pockets or glove box when the
hybrid system is star ted or power switch modes are changed. ●
Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the doors
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle. ●
As long as the electronic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone. However, only
the doors detecting the electronic key
can be used to unlock the vehicle. ●
Even if the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be po ssible to start the
hybrid system if the el ectronic key is near
the window. ●
The doors may unlock or lock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash, when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately
60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.) ●
If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.) ●
Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. ●
When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
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If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)

162 4-1. Before driving
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) WARNING■
When the vehicle is parked●
Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,
spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter
or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle
may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing
the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.●
Do not leave cigarette lighters in the
vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the
floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is
adjusted, causing a fire.●
Do not attach adhesive discs to the
windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on
the instrument pane l or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
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Do not leave a door or window open if
the curved glass is coated with a met-
allized film such as a silver-colored
one. Reflected sunlight may cause the
glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
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Always apply the parking brake, shift
the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
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Do not touch the exhaust pipes while
the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid
system off.
Doing so may cause burns. ■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-
wise, if you accident ally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal,
this could cause an accident or fire due
to hybrid system overheating. Addition-
ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-
lect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard. ■
When braking ●
When the brakes are wet, drive more
cautiously.
Braking distance in creases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently
than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle. ●
If the electronically controlled brake
system does not operate, do not follow
other vehicles closely and avoid hills or
sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will in crease. Have your
brakes fixed immediately. ●
The brake system consists of 2 or more
individual hydraulic systems; if one of
the systems fails, the other(s) will still
operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than
usual and the braking distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessively when
a driven wheel is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may
damage the driveline components or
propel the vehicle forward or backward,
causing an accident.

3435-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features 5-5.Using the storage features

Vehicles without power rear seat
Glove box ( → P.344)
Auxiliary boxes ( → P.347)
Cup holders ( → P.345)
Console box ( → P.346)
Coin holder ( → P.345)List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
E

344 5-5. Using the storage features
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 
Vehicles with power rear seat
Glove box ( → P.344)
Auxiliary boxes ( → P.347)
Cup holders ( → P.345)
Console box ( → P.346)
Coin holder ( → P.118)
1 Open (push button)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical keyA
B
C
D
E
WARNING■
Items that should not be left in the
storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray
cans in the storage spaces, as this may
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
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Glasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
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Lighters or spray cans may explode. If
they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire
or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard. Glove box

3455-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features ■
Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on. ■
Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in
the glove box. ( → P.118)■
Removing the partition
The partition inside the glove box can be
removed by pulling it.
Push the button. 
Front
Press in and release the button. 
Rear (vehicles without power rear
seat)
Pull the armrest down then push in the
cup holder trim to extend the cup hold-
ers.
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Rear (vehicles with power rear seat)
Press in and release the button.WARNING■
Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event
of sudden braking or sudden swerving,
an accident may occur due to an occu-
pant being struck by the open glove box
or the items stored inside.
Coin holder WARNING■
Caution while driving
Keep the coin holder closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
Cup holders

3736-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care  Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water. ■
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
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Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or spon ge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
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When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior WARNING■
Water in the vehicle ●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air vents, and
in the trunk. ( → P.64)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire. ●
Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( → P.29)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury. ■
Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steer-
ing wheel: Organic substances such as
benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats : Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances,
such as thinner, and cleaner that con-
tains alcohol
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Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.